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Dahlias Sy : 
The Decorative Dahlias are an intermediate form 
between the Show and Cactus types. Many beauti- 
ful varieties have been introduced, some with flat 
petals, others reflexed, incurved or curiously twisted, 
but nearly all are without formality or stiffness, and 
practically all of them are leaders as cut flowers, 
bearing their large, perfectly formed blooms on long, 
stiff stems, and standing in good condition longer 
than most kinds, furthermore, they are of 
easy culture, and seem to adapt themselves 
to and succeed under the most varied con- 
ditions; a combination which assures their 
continued popularity, 
Auguste Nonin. A very large flower of 
tiery-red, borne on long, stiff stems; valu- 
able for cutting or garden decoration. 35 
cts. each. 
Ayesha. A soft pure yellow, very large 
perfectly formed flowers on long stiff 
stems, early and free. The best yellow 
of this type. $1.00 each. 
Bel Inconstant. Golden yellow, striped EE ‘ 
and suffused scarlet, sometimes showing white 
tips; very free. 50 cts: each. 
Beloit. Particularly effective on account of its 
very large flowers, borne on long stems; these af : ik y : ao 
are full double, of splendid form, of a rich pur- i y 
plish-garnet, shading deeper towards the centre. 35 cts. each. 
Brentwood Yellow. A new, compact growing variety, remarkably free- 
flowering, deep primrose-yellow of perfect form. 75 cts. each. 
Chantecler. Ground color cadmium-yellow, striped, splashed 
and spotted with deep carmine-red; a very pretty fancy vari- 
ety. 25 cts. each. 
Decorative DAHLIA 
Easton 
Crown of Gold. A brilliant glowing Chinese-orange with 
golden suffusion, rich and pleasing. 25 cts. each. 
Delice. The most popular pink variety. Its beautiful soft, 
yet lively color, a glowing rose-pink, together with its perfect 
shape, stout, stiff stems, and the fact that when cut it retains 
its freshness for a long time, makes this one of the most 
valuable for cutting or decorative sorts in the garden. 
35 cts. each. 
Easton, Not an extra large flower, but a variety of brill- 
lant color, good form and remarkable free-flowering habit, 
in color it is a brilliant Turkish or Oriental red. 25 
cts. each. 
Eventide. A splendid flower of perfect form and large 
size, on long, stiffstems, which for all purposes may be 
termed a white Dahlia, there being but the faintest 
flush of delicate rose on the edge of the flower, which 
: s seems to intensify its pureness. 20 cts. each. 
"| Faust. A large exhibition flower of a deep morocco-red 
shading to a light rosy-carmine at base of petals; a 
meritorious free-flowering variety. 75 cts. each. 
y Flamingo. As a cut flower this ranks with Delice; the 
flowers held erect on stiff stems are of a rich and glow- 
ing rose-pink, while it frequently shows an open cen- 
tre; this does not detract from its beauty. 50 cts. each. 
F. L. Bassett. Carmine-purple, shading deeper at the 
centre. 25 cts, each. 
Frau Geheimrath Scheiff. Perhaps the most admired of 
all of the newer decorative varieties. Color a bright lively 
chamois with just a faint suggestion of orange suffusion. Petal 
arrangement quite distinct, often showing the coppery orange 
of the reverse by their peculiar twisting. We recommend 
this as one of the best new acquisitions, Plants ready May 
Ist. $1.50 each. 
Gaiety. A good variegated or fancy variety; in color a bright 
strawberry-red, each petal having a broad band of white through the centre. 35 cts, each. 
Gloire Lyonnaise. A bright golden-yellow flamed with rosy carmine at the points; very 
effective. 35 cts. each. 
Decorative Dania 
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